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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204,166.08, 281,761.92 and 113,542.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204,166.08, 281,761.92 and 113,542.29 is: 156,695.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204,166.08 : 281,761.92 = 113,542.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204,166.08/281,761.92 = 113,542.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204,166.08x = 281,761.92 × 113,542.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204,166.08x = 31,991,893,631.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,991,893,631.60/204,166.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,695.44

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